Friends, we are blessed with excellent people of diversified religious beliefs. You know, with the majority Muslim population are living the Christians, Hindus and others. Although they are in minority, yet they are enjoying equal rights in Pakistan. For example, 25th December is significant for our Christian brethren as well as Pakistanis as a whole. Because it is the birthday of Jesus Christ (PBUH), who was the Prophet of God more than 500 years before the Prophet of Islam (PBUH). Christians worldwide celebrate this day as Christmas or Xmas.
Coincidentally, 25th December is also celebrated in Pakistan because on this day, in 1876, Father of the Nation Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah was born. It is very important to mention his name here because he was particular about the rights of the minorities in Pakistan. In his speech delivered on 11th of August, 1947 – only three days before Pakistan came into being – the Quaid while addressing the Legislative Assembly declared: “This country is for all segments of religions and everyone is free to go to his worship place whether it is temple, mosque or church.” Rather he went one step ahead when he said that after Pakistan came into being, “We are now all Pakistanis not Baluchis, Pathans, Sindhis, Bengalis, Punjabis and so on and as Pakistanis, we must feel, behave and act and we should be proud to be known as Pakistanis and nothing else.”
By declaring this, the Quaid gave the guideline regarding religious freedom, rule of law and equality of all in the country. Even before the formal announcement of the making of Pakistan, the Founder of Pakistan set the framework for future national behavior about the minorities. Listen to his resounding words: “You are free! You are free to go to your temples. You are free to go to your mosques or to any other places of worship in this State of Pakistan. You may belong to any religion, caste or creed – that has nothing to do with the business of the state.” 
This is the reason that special care has been observed while including various laws in the Constitution of Pakistan relating to the minority communities. The law of the land protects their rights at par with Muslim citizens on the basis of equality and justice. The government implements special security measures for protecting the Christian community. Christians are the third largest religion in Pakistan, with 1.27% of the population identifying as Christian. Under this environment and legal umbrella, Christmas is celebrated in Pakistan with a variety of traditions where Christians gather in churches with their families, and participate in prayer services. Christmas in Pakistan is traditionally called ‘Bara Din’ – that means ‘big day’. It becomes a day to spend time with family, share love and brotherhood, and demonstrate unity and cohesiveness. Churches are decorated with Christmas trees and lights, and nativity scenes, wreaths, and garlands are displayed. Children either dress up as Santa Claus, or receive gifts from Santa Claus. Clad in a colorful dress, Santa Claus is a symbol of love, care and celebration. People eat traditional Pakistani dishes like biryani, roast lamb, or mutton korma; enjoy Christmas music, watch Christmas movies and exchange Christmas cards.
Like other minority citizens, Christians too are thorough patriotic Pakistanis. They are serving Pakistan by joining civil and armed forces. Christian schools produce many notable figures, including politicians, bureaucrats, army officers, and industrialists. Christian mission hospitals provide health services to underprivileged people. Christian officers and soldiers, pilots and sailors displayed valor during the 1965 and 1971 wars. The fighter pilots of Pakistan Air Force, including Cecil Chaudhry, Peter O’Reilly, and Mervyn Middlecoat have their names written in history. Samuel Martin Burke played a vital role in Pakistan’s nuclear program. Likewise, Justice Cornelius was Pakistan’s first Christian Chief Justice of Supreme Court.